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Photo inside a temple shrine with two deity murtis dressed in colourful garlands, one in a pink and gold cloth and crown, the other in green and gold. A man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala sits on a low seat, raising a lit oil lamp (aarti) toward the deities. Beside him, a woman in a pink and green sari sits with hands folded, and three women in sarees sit on the floor in prayer, one with palms together. Offerings in baskets of fruit, flowers and a small brass vessel sit on a low table. Four people are seated; the man performing aarti is the central figure, with his identity not established from appearance.

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October 22 20082008-10-22A temple puja scene inside a shrine with two deity murtis dressed in garlands of white, red and yellow flowers. At left, a dark stone deity wears a pink and gold sari and a golden crown. At right, a larger murti wears a green garment, gold ornaments and a tall golden crown. A man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on the floor holding a tray of offerings, possibly a puja plate, while a woman in a green sari sits beside him. Two women in saris and a man in a white shirt bend or sit before the altar. On the far right, a figure in a sleeveless orange-and-pink wrap stands with back turned. A brass lamp and a bowl sit at the lower right, and a small Nandi statue appears at the lower left. Informational placards are displayed beside the murtis.2008-10-22Indoor temple aarti scene at a Hindu temple with black stone deity murtis adorned with pink and gold silk, multicolour garlands and gold crowns. A man in an orange saffron robe with rudraksha mala, standing at the left, raises a lit oil lamp toward the left deity while a woman in a green and pink sari sits beside him with hands folded. Seated devotees in the foreground include a woman in a white sleeveless top with blue jeans and a woman in a grey-blue sari with hands in prayer. Offering baskets with fruit and a brass pot sit on the floor, and a small brass-trimmed table holds lamps and flowers. A red EXIT sign is visible on the wall.2008-10-22October 22 20082008-10-22A photograph inside a temple shrine with two large deity murtis decorated with floral garlands in red, white and green. The murti on the left is dressed in pink and green silk with a gold crown. The murti on the right wears a yellow-green sari and a white and gold garland. A man in the centre wears an orange-saffron robe and a rudraksha mala, holding a small brass vessel and raising one hand in a blessing gesture, seated on a wooden chair beside a small offering table with fruit baskets, a lamp and incense sticks. A woman in a green and pink sari sits with palms joined. Two women in saris and a man in a white shirt sit on the floor at the lower right, with the man holding a small offering tray. The setting appears to be a temple puja, with abhishekam or padapuja-style worship in progress.2008-10-22October 15 20082008-10-15A photograph inside a temple with gold-framed deity murtis dressed in colourful garlands and silk. Seated on the floor in the centre, a man in orange robes performs a ritual offering, holding a small brass plate while a woman in a green sari sits beside him. Two seated devotees in saris and a man in a white shirt watch nearby, and a woman in a white top sits in the foreground with her back to the camera. A low tray of fruit and offerings, oil lamps and a brass vessel sit on the floor, with a red rope barrier at left and a deity murti in blue-draped niche at left.2008-10-22April 2008 - Kailaasa In LA EventsA photograph of a Lakshmi puja at a temple shrine. A large gilded deity murti, adorned with white and pink garlands and pearl necklaces, sits within an ornate gold arch. A man in saffron-orange robes with a red-and-white marked forehead and a gold chain sits cross-legged holding a sheet of paper. Beside him, a woman in a white sari and a second woman in white garments stand near the murti, one arranging a garland. A seated woman in a light sari watches at left, and a gold figure of a deity stands in a shrine at left. Offerings of fruit, including apples, bananas and sweets, are arranged on a tray in front, and a dark stone figure lies in the foreground. Around five people are visible.2009-11-09Inside a temple shrine, a man in orange-saffron robes stands at center holding a brass oil lamp with a flame toward a garlanded deity murti. Behind him, deity figures are decorated with red, yellow and white marigold garlands. A black stone Nandi with a red and gold cloth sits in the foreground left. A woman in a brown-orange sari kneels at right beside a brass stand with a small bell and a framed portrait, and another person in a red garment kneels at lower center. A gold canopy and brass lamps surround the shrine.2008-04-27October 22 20082008-10-22October 23 20082008-10-23